Whether someone in your household has mobility issues or you live with aging parents that find climbing stairs difficult, a stair lift is an excellent resource. Unfortunately, not everyone knows all the facts about stair lifts, which may make them hesitant about getting one. Below is a list of important information you'll need when considering a stair lift for your loved one. 

Stair Lifts Continue to Run Even in a Power Outage

There is no need to worry about getting stuck half way up the stairs if a storm causes the power to go out. In addition to being run by electricity, the seats are designed to have a 24V DC battery charge each time it rests at the top or bottom of your stair lift landing. The battery will allow you to make up to 40 trips up and down the stairs without electricity. 

Stair Lifts Can be Custom Designed

Stair lifts can even be installed on stairs that are not your traditional shape. A representative can take pictures for the engineering team to come up with a custom design that fits your home. For example, if you have a toddler in the house, the team can design the stair lift to fold up in front of a baby gate so that you can still protect your little ones from a fall. There are also units that can wrap around if your staircase curves at any point.

Stair Lifts Can be Installed Outdoors

Perhaps you have a one-story home, but there are quite a few steps leading up to the front porch that give you trouble. You'll be happy to learn that you can actually have a unit installed outdoors. These stair lifts are weatherproof and will continue to work in rain, snow, and strong winds. Users can also pick up a weatherproof cover to place over the unit when not in use. This eliminates the needs to brush off fallen leaves and other debris in between trips up and down the stairs. 

Stair Lifts Attach to the Stairs, Not the Wall

Stair lifts are not actually attached to the walls of your home. This is because walls would need to be reinforced first, which would cost a great deal of money. Instead, the lifts are secured directly to the stairs. This is done using a bracket system, and the type of bracket system used depends on your specific set of stairs. Once installed, you'll also find there are floor sensors that stop the unit from getting stuck on a toy or other item that may have accidentally ended up on the steps.